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Milpitas
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Carmen Montano

Mayor2024-2026

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At a glance

News mentions
2

Term ending Dec 31, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
20
Total speaking time
6:36:24
Avg per meeting
19:49
Segments
7851

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Top issues during term (20)

critical↑Oct 2026[34]

South Main Street Property Consolidation and Food Pantry Future

Consolidating and selling the 5.78-acre site is anticipated to generate substantial future land value and development revenue.

high↑Oct 2026[20]

Solid Waste and Recycling Updates

medium↑Sep 2026[15]

Milpitas Municipal Election and Measure K Overview

Involves administrative costs associated with municipal election management.

high↓Jan 2026[14]

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Report

Distributes approximately $555,000 in federal funds to local non-profit and capital projects.

high↑Oct 2026[13]

Unpermitted Food Truck Park Operations and Code Compliance

Potential expenditure of city code enforcement and police resources.

medium↑Oct 2026[13]

Vector Control and Public Health Services

Funded through existing special district benefit assessments.

medium↑Mar 2026[11]

Mural Program Policy Update

Impacts city grant funding and allocation for local arts and cultural events.

medium↑Mar 2026[11]

Commission Annual Work Plan

high↓Apr 2026[10]

User and Regulatory Fee Schedule Updates

Proposed fee adjustments were estimated to generate approximately $304,000 in additional general fund revenue annually.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Monaco Billiards Conditional Use Permit

Generates new sales tax revenue and local employment for the City of Milpitas.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Metro Tango Subdistrict Park Project Design Services Amendment

An expenditure not to exceed $130,000 for park design services.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

2026-2027 Commission Work Plan and Priorities

Allocation of city staff resources and potential technology acquisition costs.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Commission Annual Reports and FY2026-27 Work Plans

Contained within existing departmental operating budgets.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Renaming of City Facilities and Community Gardens

Nominal costs associated with updating physical signage.

high↓Jun 2026[7]

Tobacco Retailer Density and Youth Protection Regulations

Negligible impact on city revenues, with costs offset by grant funding and minor conditional use permit fees.

medium↓Sep 2026[7]

Technology Usage in Public Communication

Minimal impact from exploring communication software options.

critical↓Aug 2026[6]

Business Tax Modernization Measure

Generates approximately $3 million annually in general fund revenue starting in fiscal year 2027-2028, compared to about $360,000 under the current structure.

high↓Sep 2026[6]

Successor Agency Bond Refinancing

Generates about $1.35 million in net present value savings distributed among taxing entities.

medium↓Aug 2026[6]

Municipal Bond Financing Education

Informs future debt issuance decisions and potential refunding opportunities to save taxpayer funds.

high↓Feb 2026[6]

Senior Community Resource Awareness and Dementia Friends

No direct fiscal impact anticipated as programs utilize volunteer speakers and existing staff resources.

Decisions during term (324)

Recorded while Montano was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approved5-0Oct 20, 2026

Approval of Consent Calendar

tabledVoted yes5-0Oct 20, 2026

Deferral of Agenda Item 7

approvedVoted yes5-0Oct 20, 2026

Acceptance of FY2025-26 Annual Report and Approval of FY2026-27 Commission Work Plans

approved5-0Oct 20, 2026

Receive City Council Calendar of Meetings

approved5-0Oct 20, 2026

Approve City Council Meeting Minutes

approved5-0Oct 20, 2026

Receive the Preview List of Anticipated Items for the Next Regular City Council Meeting

approved5-0Oct 20, 2026

Receive and Review the List of Agenda Items Requested by City Councilmembers

approved7-0Oct 14, 2026

Approval of June 24, 2026 Planning Commission Minutes

approved7-0Oct 14, 2026

Monaco Billiards Conditional Use Permit (P-UP26-0002)

tabled0-0Oct 14, 2026

PULTE RESIDENTIAL TOWNHOMES – 1601-1765 S. MAIN ST. – P-SD25-0003, P-UP25-0001, P-MT25-0001, P-DB25-0001, P-EA25-0001: A Site Development Permit, Conditional Use Permit, Vesting Tentative Map, Density Bonus Permit, Tree Removal Permit, and…

approved5-0Oct 6, 2026

Adopted Motion to Deeed Parcels 4a and 4b to the City and Prepare Property for Disposition

approved5-0Oct 6, 2026

Adopted Motion to Consolidate South Main Street Parcels for Sale

approved5-0Oct 6, 2026

Approved Updates to the City Council Mural Program Policy

tabled4-1Oct 6, 2026

Postponed Item C6 Commission Reports to Next Available Meeting

approved5-0Oct 6, 2026

Receive City Council Calendar of Meetings

approved5-0Oct 6, 2026

Approve City Council Meeting Minutes

approved5-0Oct 6, 2026

Receive the Preview List of Anticipated Items for the Next Regular City Council Meeting

approved5-0Oct 6, 2026

Receive and Review the List of Agenda Items Requested by City Councilmembers

approved5-0Oct 6, 2026

Consider Recommendations from Mayor Montano for Appointments to City Commissions

approved5-0Oct 6, 2026

Adopt a Resolution Delegating Authority to the City Manager to Take Emergency Action and to Let Emergency Contracts Without Giving Notice Soliciting Competitive Bids

Voting record (72)

71 yes1 no

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

Voted yesOct 20, 2026

Deferral of Agenda Item 7

Voted yesOct 20, 2026

Acceptance of FY2025-26 Annual Report and Approval of FY2026-27 Commission Work Plans

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Approval of Red Light Camera Safety Program

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

Adopt Successor Agency Officers Resolution

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

Adopt Refunding Bonds Resolution for Successor Agency

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

Amend Schedule of User and Regulatory Fees

Voted yesAug 3, 2026

Adopt a Resolution Submitting the City of Milpitas Business Tax Modernization Measure to the Voters

Voted yesJun 16, 2026

Approval of CDBG Annual Action Plan and Grant Allocations

Voted noJun 16, 2026

Approval of 600 Valley Way Residential Project

Voted yesJun 16, 2026

Approval of Storefront Crime Prevention Program

Voted yesJun 9, 2026

Adoption of Fiscal Year 2026-27 Operating Budget and Surplus Policy

Voted yesJun 9, 2026

Adoption of 2025 Urban Water Management Plan

Voted yesJun 9, 2026

Adoption of Water Shortage Contingency Plan and Introduction of Ordinance No. 240.8

Voted yesJun 9, 2026

Introduction of Ordinance No. 232.2 for Backflow Prevention

Voted yesJun 9, 2026

Repeal and Replacement of Open Government Ordinance

Voted yesJun 2, 2026

Approval of Agenda

Voted yesJun 2, 2026

Consent Calendar

Voted yesJun 2, 2026

Adopt a Resolution to Confirm the 2026 Weed Abatement Assessment Report

Voted yesMay 5, 2026

Adopt Resolution Approving the Proposed 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Program

Voted yesMay 5, 2026

Adopt the Innovation District Parks and Trails Master Plan

Voted yesMay 5, 2026

Approve Changes to the City Council Procedures and Protocols Handbook

Voted yesApr 21, 2026

Approval of Consent Calendar

Voted yesApr 21, 2026

Reissuance of TEFRA Bonds for 308 Sango Court Affordable Housing

Voted yesApr 21, 2026

Approval of FY 2026-27 Development and Storm Impact Fee Schedule

Voted yesApr 21, 2026

Deferral of Comprehensive User and Regulatory Fee Schedule Updates

Voted yesApr 7, 2026

to (1) introduce Ordinance No. 194.2 amending Milpitas Municipal Code Title I, Chapter 3, relating to vacancies on the City Council; and (2) Waive the reading of the ordinance beyond the title.

Voted yesApr 7, 2026

to approve the Consent Calendar.

Voted yesApr 7, 2026

to approve a substantial amendment to the 2025-2030 Consolidated Plan and the 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan; Allocate any new program income earned after this amendment and during the 2025-2030 Consoli

Voted yesApr 7, 2026

to approve the agenda.

Voted yesApr 7, 2026

to (1) approve the list as prioritized: C1 - Review policy on massage facilities/ABC licenses: 3 votes (Mayor Montano, Vice Mayor Barbadillo, Council Member Lam); C7 - VTA bus shelter advertising: 3 v

Voted yesApr 7, 2026

Approval of Consent Calendar

Voted yesApr 7, 2026

Substantial Amendment to Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan

Voted yesApr 7, 2026

Prioritization of New Workplan Items

Voted yesApr 7, 2026

Introduction of Ordinance to Amend Council Vacancy Regulations

Voted yesMar 17, 2026

to approve the agenda.

Voted yesMar 17, 2026

to approve the Consent Calendar.

Voted yesMar 17, 2026

to (1) Receive a Report on a Home Security Camera Grant Initiative; and (2) Approve Option #2, the Recommended Program Delivery Structure.

Voted yesMar 17, 2026

Approval of Agenda

Voted yesMar 17, 2026

Approval of Consent Calendar

Voted yesMar 17, 2026

Home Security Camera Grant Initiative Program Delivery Structure

Voted yesMar 3, 2026

to approve the agenda.

Voted yesMar 3, 2026

to approve the Consent Calendar.

Voted yesMar 3, 2026

Approval of Meeting Agenda

Voted yesMar 3, 2026

Consent Calendar Approval

Voted yesMar 3, 2026

to adopt Resolution No. 9486 directing the County of Santa Clara Consumer and Environmental Protection Agency Weed Abatement Program to abate the nuisance, keep an account of the cost, and embody such

Voted yesMar 3, 2026

to adopt Resolution No. 9487 approving the California Municipal Finance Authority's issuance of tax-exempt revenue bonds for the benefit of CA Circle Family Apartment LP to finance the multi-family af

Voted yesMar 3, 2026

2026 Weed Abatement Resolution

Voted yesMar 3, 2026

TEFRA Bond Approval for CA Circle Family Apartments

Voted yesFeb 24, 2026

to approve the agenda.

Voted yesFeb 17, 2026

to approve the Consent Calendar.

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